Madewell you're killing me

I think my love of madewell has been pretty well documented here. But recently I've found their prices outrageous and also their sizing a little weird (so ordering online is difficult).

When I got this email I thought I might have to break my stalemate but as I looked at the pieces more and more I realized, a. I probably had a bunch of them in my closet already and b. the rest I could find at Forever21, urban, etc for half the price.



Total cost of this outfit: $679 (this is including the $90 bikini randomly tied around the backpack)

Madewell Look for Less by beakoch featuring chain jewelry

Total cost of this outfit: $243 (I also included a bikini)